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live Trump unhappy with Iran proposal as Tehran praises Russia ties after Moscow visit - Tuesday 28 April

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.

U.S. Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role

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Middle East conflict

U.S. Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role

The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear programme and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Trump unlikely to accept latest Iran plan to end the war, as Tehran deepens ties with Russia

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Middle East conflict

Trump unlikely to accept latest Iran plan to end the war, as Tehran deepens ties with Russia

It's doubtful that Iran's proposal on resolving the two-month war will be accepted by President Donald Trump, an official source said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands.

King Charles arrives in U.S. amid Iran tensions and shooting fallout

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Diplomacy

King Charles arrives in U.S. amid Iran tensions and shooting fallout

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon for a four-day visit. The visit has gained added prominence following the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting and growing tensions between the close allies.

Washington shooting suspect charged over alleged Trump assassination attempt

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Dinner shooting

Washington shooting suspect charged over alleged Trump assassination attempt

The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday (27 April) with attempting to assassinate the U.S. President and could face life in prison if convicted.

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

PKK disarmament process sees little progress: Turkish Intelligence chief

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View from Türkiye

PKK disarmament process sees little progress: Turkish Intelligence chief

The months-long disarmament process involving the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has made little tangible progress, Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın has said.

Central Asia pushes ahead with major Kambarata HPP-1 hydropower project

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View from Uzbekistan

Central Asia pushes ahead with major Kambarata HPP-1 hydropower project

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are advancing one of Central Asia’s largest joint energy projects: the construction of the Kambarata HPP-1 hydropower plant on the Naryn River in Kyrgyzstan, with a planned capacity of nearly 2,000 megawatts.

Energy leaders gather in Baku to address global oil supply and security challenges

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Oil and energy

Energy leaders gather in Baku to address global oil supply and security challenges

150 senior leaders from the oil and trade industry met in Baku last week for the second annual Caspian and Central Asia Oil Trading and Logistics Forum, as the world grapples with oil and energy shortages linked to the Middle East conflict.

China strengthens energy ties with Turkmenistan in $4.6 billion Galkynysh gas expansion

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View from Turkmenistan

China strengthens energy ties with Turkmenistan in $4.6 billion Galkynysh gas expansion

China Petroleum Engineering has secured a $4.6 billion contract to expand gas infrastructure at Turkmenistan’s Galkynysh field, reinforcing Beijing’s long-term energy partnership with one of its key suppliers.

Trump unhappy with Iran proposal as Tehran praises Russia ties after Moscow visit - Tuesday 28 April

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Middle East Conflict

live Trump unhappy with Iran proposal as Tehran praises Russia ties after Moscow visit - Tuesday 28 April

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran t...

Mexican forces arrest top cartel commander 'El Jardinero' after 19‑months of surveillance

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Mexico Cartel Arrest

Mexican forces arrest top cartel commander 'El Jardinero' after 19‑months of surveillance

Mexican special forces arrested Audias Flores, known as “El Jardinero”, a senior commander of the p...

Kazakhstan ratifies green energy partnership with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

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View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan ratifies green energy partnership with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan has ratified a regional green energy agreement with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, signalling Central Asia’s ambition to become a key ...

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 28 April, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stori...

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Middle East conflict

U.S. Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role

The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear programme and its ...

More than 1,300 glaciers lost in Tajikistan, raising Central Asia water concerns

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View from Tajikistan

More than 1,300 glaciers lost in Tajikistan, raising Central Asia water concerns

More than 1,300 glaciers have disappeared in Tajikistan, President Emomali Rahmon has said, warning of growing strain on water resources across Central Asia.

World

World News

Indonesia train collision near Jakarta leaves 14 women dead, dozens injured

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Train crash

Indonesia train collision near Jakarta leaves 14 women dead, dozens injured

The death toll from a train collision near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta rose to 14 women on Tuesday (28 April), with 84 people injured, after rescuers completed efforts to free passengers trapped in the wreckage, the state rail operator said.

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Mexico Cartel Arrest

Mexican forces arrest top cartel commander 'El Jardinero' after 19‑months of surveillance

Mexican special forces arrested Audias Flores, known as “El Jardinero”, a senior commander of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during an operation in the western state of Nayarit, Security Minister Omar García Harfuch said on Monday (27 April).

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 28 April, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 28th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

King Charles' visit to U.S. to proceed after Washington shooting

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Security

King Charles' visit to U.S. to proceed after Washington shooting

King Charles' state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials.

Business

Business Economy Markets

Renewables in focus as Iran war pushes up Europe’s power prices

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Renewable energy

Renewables in focus as Iran war pushes up Europe’s power prices

As the Iran war disrupts global flows of oil and gas and energy prices skyrocket, the Drin River, which descends through the mountains of northern Albania, is acting as a kind of shield.

Adidas shares rise after Sawe’s historic sub-two-hour London Marathon run

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Business

Adidas shares rise after Sawe’s historic sub-two-hour London Marathon run

Adidas shares rose after Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered a historic performance at the London Marathon on Sunday (26 April), becoming the first athlete to run an official marathon in under two hours.

China orders Meta to unwind $2bn Manus acquisition

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Artificial Intelligence

China orders Meta to unwind $2bn Manus acquisition

China has ordered Meta to unwind its more than $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence start-up Manus, marking a major escalation in Beijing’s scrutiny of foreign investment in sensitive technology sectors. The order was issued on Monday by the National Development and Reform Commission.

Meta to cut 10% of workforce in first round of layoffs as AI investment drives major restructuring

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Technology

Meta to cut 10% of workforce in first round of layoffs as AI investment drives major restructuring

Meta Platforms will cut about 10% of its global workforce from 20 May, marking the start of a wider restructuring as the company increases spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and plans further layoffs later this year, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years

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Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years

Tim Cook, the tech boss who led Apple to become a $4 trillion company in its post-Steve Jobs era, is stepping down after 15 years in the top job. John Ternus, an Apple veteran of 25 years, who is currently the U.S. company’s Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over from September.

Culture

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Disney+ debuts animated songs in American Sign Language for Deaf History Month

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Signed cinema

Disney+ debuts animated songs in American Sign Language for Deaf History Month

Disney+ has debuted Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, a new collection of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language (ASL), released on 27 April to mark National Deaf History Month.

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Eurovision

Slovenia joins Eurovision boycott as broadcasters protest Israel’s participation

Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders back Paramount merger, creating Hollywood mega studio

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Hollywood Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders back Paramount merger, creating Hollywood mega studio

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of the media group, advancing a deal valued at roughly $110 billion including debt in a move that could reshape Hollywood and the global entertainment industry.

Netherlands hands ancient Coțofenești helmet back to Romania